Weather WTF

[Grey Fox]

Yeah, that happens.

[derspiess]

All the worrying we did about our indoor plumbing freezing-- never even occurred to me that the sewer line could freeze and rupture.

[CountDeMoney]

Ugh.  Got a smell coming back from the toilet itself, or do you notice it out in the yard?

[derspiess]

No smell at all in the house, thank God.  The drain in the basement sometimes backs up a little if I'm doing a load of laundry or if someone takes a shower, but for some reason it doesn't smell too bad.  Backyard is a different story.  It's not strong, but if you're in the right spot something stinks. 

Theoretically, it could be tree roots that caused the rupture, as there is a huge tree in that general area where the sewer line runs.  But given that the problem started when we had our sub-zero temps, I have to think the freeze had something to do with it.  I hope so, anyway.  Insurance won't cover root damage.

[CountDeMoney]

Hell, if it started with the sub-zero temps, you could just have some ice blockage that's backing stuff up at the frost level;  it could disappear come the spring thaw.  Do you do a monthly treatment or anything?

[derspiess]

I haven't done anything to it, ever.  I suppose there still could be a chunk of ice in there.  Roto-rooter should be able to figure it out tomorrow.

[CountDeMoney]

My parents do a treatment once a month for their septic;  apparently it's supposed to help with break-up/break-down of material, prevents blockage, etc.  You flush it and don't use the toilets for 5 hours or something.  Maybe talk to the Roto-Rooter guy about options, he's the professional.

There was a kid who rode our bus in elementary school whose Dad was a Roto-Rooter guy, always had the van in the driveway.  The other kids were merciless with that poor kid.  Probably the most stable income of any family in school, though. 

[derspiess]

My parents do a treatment once a month for their septic;  apparently it's supposed to help with break-up/break-down of material, prevents blockage, etc.  You flush it and don't use the toilets for 5 hours or something.  Maybe talk to the Roto-Rooter guy about options, he's the professional.

Oh, we don't use a septic tank-- we're plugged into the city sewage system.  We almost bought a house that had a septic tank, but that was one of the strikes against it because anything that requires diligent maintenance on our part is going to be an issue for us eventually.

There was a kid who rode our bus in elementary school whose Dad was a Roto-Rooter guy, always had the van in the driveway.  The other kids were merciless with that poor kid.  Probably the most stable income of any family in school, though. 

Not the most glamorous occupation, but plumbing sure does pay well.

[The Brain]

sub-zero temps

Most awesomest temps ever?

[Eddie Teach]

Scorpion temps were better.

[Caliga]

SUB-ZERO NOW... PLAIN ZERO!

[derspiess]

Bunch of damned nerds.

[KRonn]

Boston officially broke the all time record snowfall with over 108 inches. Previous record of 107+ inches. We got a bit of snow late Sunday and overnight, mostly Boston and north into Maine, NH, Vermont, and it was enough.    Hey, we were so damn close so might as well break the record. Where I am we got barely a dusting of snow.

[mongers]

Boston officially broke the all time record snowfall with over 108 inches. Previous record of 107+ inches. We got a bit of snow late Sunday and overnight, mostly Boston and north into Maine, NH, Vermont, and it was enough.    Hey, we were so damn close so might as well break the record. Where I am we got barely a dusting of snow.

Well I guess congratulations are in order.

Kronn, since shovelling all of it didn't kill you, have you considered building a workout programme to sell based on it, ready for next winter? 

[KRonn]

Hehe, I did get quite a workout at times even though I used my new snow blower for most of the clearing of driveway and the heaviest work. Other stuff still required shoveling to clear various areas, also removing snow from the roof with a snow roof rake while trudging through thigh deep snow gave me a helluva workout!  I was wishing I was in better shape as I was drenched in sweat in frigid temps, though that's just a tough workout handling the 16 ft roof rake up over your head. I even lost weight for a time even though I'm not overweight.